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Nebraska Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: Nebraska Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in Nebraska is $5,883 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School, with a tuition of $1,170.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NE Schools Ranked: 51
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,170–$3,400
NE School Avg.: $5,883
National School Avg.: $9,528

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NE Schools Ranked: 51
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,170–$3,400
NE School Avg.: $5,883
National School Avg.: $9,528

Nebraska Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Total Growth: +169.2% (+$4,658 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Nebraska (NE) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,988	$7,411	▲ +$3,352	▲ +82.6%
2024	$10,159	$4,059	▼ -$99	▼ -2.4%
2023	$9,500	$4,158	▲ +$878	▲ +26.8%
2022	$8,989	$3,280	▲ +$191	▲ +6.2%
2021	$8,661	$3,089	▲ +$134	▲ +4.5%
2020	$8,383	$2,955	▲ +$208	▲ +7.6%
2019	$8,266	$2,747	▲ +$135	▲ +5.2%
2018	$7,888	$2,612	▲ +$5	▲ +0.2%
2017	$7,628	$2,607	▼ -$146	▼ -5.3%
2016	$7,230	$2,753	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Nebraska (tuition range: $1,170–$3,400, avg $5,883)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,170 $6,150 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,219

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nebraska average private preschools tuition?

The Nebraska average private preschools tuition is $6,858 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in Nebraska?

The top ranked private preschools in Nebraska include Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School, Zion Lutheran School and St. Leonard School.

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